KIC discusses post-US tariff infrastructure strategy with pension funds

The Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) on Tuesday discussed infrastructure investment opportunities and risks in the wake of the US government&rsquo...

Geopolitics rewrite investment playbook – and that’s an opportunity: KKR

In an era of escalating geopolitical uncertainty, the head of one of the world’s largest private equity firms sees opportunity – not ret...

K-beauty defies trade headwinds as exports to China, US lead sales growth

South Korea’s beauty industry is mounting a powerful global push, defying trade pressures and economic uncertainties with a surge in exports t...

Korea’s new acting president assures economy resilient, security tight

South Korea’s new Acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Friday he is confident that the country’s economy is resilient and its national...

South Korea’s economic system remains resilient: finance minister

The South Korean economy is solid, and the government will take “bold and swift’’ actions if needed to stabilize Asia’s four...

KIC bets on AI-driven value creation: CEO

Sovereign wealth fund Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) will aggressively explore early investment opportunities in sectors undergoing AI-driven in...

POSCO E&C gets ISMS-P Info Security certification

South Korea's POSCO E&C said on Thursday that it obtained the "Information Security Management System & Personal Information Protection Mana...

HD Hyundai gets global ship cyber security certifications

South Korea's HD Hyundai Co. announced on Tuesday that it obtained Approval In Principle (AiP) for its ship cyber security technology from the world...

Korea FX authorities, NPS raise currency swap limit to $50 bn

South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), the world’s third-largest pension fund, said on Friday it has agreed with foreign exchange...

LG Elec expands workforce to enhance AI cyber security

LG Electronics Inc., the leading global home appliance maker, is actively increasing its workforce to improve artificial intelligence cyber security...

Seoul City, Cyber Vally to support AI startups for overseas expansion

Seoul City announced on Tuesday that it will collaborate with Cyber Valley GmbH, Europe's largest artificial intelligence (AI) research consortium, ...

Kia posts record 2023 sales, profit with bold 2024 business targets

Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, on Thursday posted record 2023 profit and sales revenue, driven by strong sales of pricey m...

HD Hyundai Marine Solution to enter ship cyber security

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Marine Solution announced on Monday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the domestic security...

Watchmaker TAG Heuer launches direct operations in S.Korea

Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer S.A. is set to launch direct operations in South Korea, the world’s seventh-largest luxury market in terms of sales...

S.Korean gov't to invest $827 mn in cyber security sector by 2027

South Korea will invest 1.1 trillion won ($827.1 million) in the information security sector by 2027, nearly double its combined budget of 556.9 bil...

42dot gets vehicle cybersecurity certification

42Dot, a self-driving technology affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, said on Tuesday that it received a  certification of ISO/SAE 21434 Cyber Sec...

US office recovery will be slow in volatile market: Korean investors

Increased rates will impact global real estate deals and slash property values, according to major institutional investors in South Korea. The US of...

S.Korea to launch first cyber office for small, medium businesses

South Korea's Minister of SMEs and Startups Lee Young on Monday said the country will launch its 18th office for small and medium enterprises (SME) ...

LG Uplus to open cyber security dept. at Soongsil Univ.

In a first for the company, South Korea’s LG Uplus Corp. will set up a cyber security department that offers employment at Soongsil University...

KKR to buy Namsan Green Building in Seoul for $186.7 million

KKR & Co. Inc. has agreed to buy Namsan Green Building in a central office district in Seoul for an estimated 250 billion won ($186.7 million).T...

LG Elec gets vehicle cyber security certification from German agency

LG Electronics Inc., a leading South Korean home appliance maker, said on Monday that it has obtained ISO/SAE 21434 certification for its vehicle co...

Ssangyong Motor gets certification for cyber security in Europe

SsangYong Motor Co. announced on Thursday that it has received certification for its European cyber security management system (CSMS). This certific...

KISA launches ASEAN Cyber Shield project for strengthening cyber security

The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) on Monday has announced the launch of the "ASEAN Cyber Shield" project, a major international cooper...

Samsung SDS calls attacks on cloud biggest threat to cyber security

Cloud protection is the top cyber security concern for companies this year, a study says.Samsung SDS Co. on Thursday said this in its report "Top Fi...

Direct lending, middle market offer resilience: NYLIM 

There is no doubt that headwinds to economic and market growth are picking up. Globally, supply chain and energy disruptions have contributed to hig...

Specialty finance emerging on resiliency, diversification: M&G Investments

As global investors are seeking ways to protect their investment returns in an inflationary, rising rate environment, some asset managers are eyeing...

Japan’s multifamily assets shine amid market volatility: Savills IM

Multifamily assets have been a key investment target due to their resilience amid economic volatility. Japan, with the largest real estate market in...

Specialty finance emerging on resiliency, diversification: M&G Investments

As global investors are seeking ways to protect their investment returns in an inflationary, rising rate environment, some asset managers are eyeing...

SK Telecom to launch metaverse platform in Europe

South Korea’s top mobile carrier SK Telecom Co. and its spin-off investment firm SK Square Co. joined hands with Europe’s largest teleco...

[ASK 2021] CLO Market Insights - Resilience and Growth across Credit Cycles

Founded in 2006, Vibrant Capital Partners is a leading alternative credit investment manager. The firm is majority owned by active partners and ...